Unwanted behaviour may be caused by a poorly fitting saddle. Often rider error is perceived to be the cause, addressed by suggesting ways to change rider behaviour. In some cases, consulting a veterinarian is suggested.

HHT's dressage diagrams give unique visual clarity to many important aspects of riding and training horses.

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The barefoot horse: learn how to reduce, if not eliminate, most common equine lameness issues.

Colic is a general, catch-all term used to refer to any sort of abdominal pain in horses (in layman’s terms, it’s a belly ache). Based on that definition, the term “colic” could be used to describe gastric ulcers or problems in the small intestine. However, for the purposes of this article, when we say colic,

"Horses can get frostbite, although it's much rarer than it is in humans," explains Dr. Ginger Reed, an Associate Ambulatory Veterinarian with Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. "Horses have a bunch of protective mechanisms that allow them to handle colder temperatures."

At Horse Listening, we are emphatic life-long learners of all things horsey. You will be reminded time and again about how there is so much to be learned from horses and other horse people, if only…

Brush up on your equine dental knowledge with these free resources.

As a horse owner, you’re probably quick to notice when something seems not-quite-right with your horse. But figuring out exactly what it is can take weeks (or even months) to get to the bottom of.…

There is no cure for Cushing’s but with careful management, appropriate nutrition and veterinary treatment, horses can have comfortable active lives for several years with the condition

Belly lifts are beneficial for strengthening your horse's back. Here's an alternate way to upward finger pressure at the girth area to help your horse do this exercise.